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Research into health and wellbeing impacts of adverse weather conditions
Publication date:Key findings and recommendations on the health and wellbeing impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle have been published today.
Te Weu me Te Wai: Research into the health and wellbeing impacts of adverse weather conditions
Publication date:Community-led research about the health and wellbeing impact of adverse weather events in Te Tairāwhiti and Hawkes Bay following Cyclone Gabrielle.
Measuring Public Health Behaviours and Intentions – Wave Two
Publication date:This publication showcases the findings from quantitative research conducted to better understand the drivers of public health behaviours and attitudes during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they have changed over time.
COVID-19’s role in shaping reactions to public health advice and New Zealanders’ preferences for handling a new pandemic
Publication date:This publication showcases the findings from quantitative research done to better understand the drivers of public health behaviours and attitudes during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they have changed over time.
About the New Zealand Medical Assistance Team
Last updated:The New Zealand Medical Assistance Team (NZMAT) is an emergency medical team made up of clinical and non-clinical personnel. It responds to domestic and international disasters.
PageNew Zealand Pandemic Plan: A framework for action
Publication date:This publication updates the New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Plan: A framework for action 2017 to reflect the health system reforms of 2022. It also incorporates some of the lessons identified during the COVID-19 pandemic response.
New Zealand Medical Assistance Team
Last updated:The New Zealand Medical Assistance Team (NZMAT) can be deployed to support local health services in an event of a major emergency within the south-west Pacific.
PageAmending the International Health Regulations (2005)
Last updated:World Health Organization (WHO) Member States are working together to make targeted amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005).
PageCOVID-19 Public Health Response (Point-of-care Tests) Order 2021
Last updated:The COVID-19 Public Health Response (Point-of-care Tests) Order 2021 came into force on 22 April 2021 and was revoked on 28 April 2023.
PageNZ Emergency Medical Team internationally recognised for quality of care
Publication date:The New Zealand Medical Assistance Team is being internationally commended for being able to provide health care which goes well beyond the minimum requirements.
Applying to volunteer with NZMAT
Last updated:Information about what it means to volunteer with NZMAT and how to register as a NZMAT volunteer.
PageProposed Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005): Summary of feedback from public consultation
Publication date:This report summarises the themes from feedback received during the public consultation that took place between 17 January and 18 February 2024 on the amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR).
Deployment of a New Zealand Medical Assistance Team
Last updated:The Ministry has the authority to deploy a New Zealand Medical Assistance Team following a request from Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora (for domestic deployments) or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (for offshore deployments usually in the south-west Pacific).
PageNZMAT past deployments
Last updated:Information on past deployments of the New Zealand Medical Assistance Team (NZMAT).
PageWhat to expect on deployments
Last updated:Information on what conditions to expect, length of deployment, travel arrangements, team structure, pay and expenses, and more.
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